Podcasts about state policy

This week, the Ohio Ag Net Podcast brings you coverage from Ohio Farm Bureau's Ag Day at the Capital, where Matt Reese catches up with Ohio Farm Bureau Trustee Vince Untied of Muskingum County and Evan Callicoat, OFBF Director of State Policy. More insights from the event come from Whitney Bowers, OFBF Director of State Policy and Grassroots Engagement. Also featured, Dale Minyo talks with Erica Hitzhusen of GrowNextGen SECO and Kristen Ward of Farm Credit Mid-America on the importance of risk management. Plus, Joel Penhorwood hears from key voices at the signing of the new Airable Research Lab at Shawnee State University, a significant step in Ohio's agricultural innovation.

On this episode of IPA's What, Why & How podcast, Kate Gainer welcomes Kyle Robb, PharmD, BCPS, Director of State Policy & Advocacy at ASHP, and Anna Legreid​​​​ Dopp, PharmD, CPHQ, Senior Director of Government Relations at ASHP, to discuss ASHP's top priorities and what's happening at the federal level. Kyle Robb, PharmD, BCPS, currently serves as Director of State Policy & Advocacy at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Kyle supports ASHP members and State Affiliates as they seek to advance the practice of pharmacy through engagement with state government. He is an alumnus of the Virginia Commonwealth University/American College of Clinical Pharmacy/American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Congressional Health Care Policy Fellow Program and served as a Health Policy Fellow on the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions. Prior to working in policy, Kyle was a pharmacist at the University of Virginia Health System. Anna Legreid Dopp, PharmD, CPHQ, currently serves as Senior Director, Government Relations at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Previously, Anna served as Director of Clinical Guidelines and Quality Improvement at ASHP. Prior to this role, she served as Vice President of Public Affairs for the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) while practicing as a clinical pharmacist at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. She also served as a Pharmacy Benefit Consultant with WEA Trust in Madison, WI and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. Anna received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and served as a Congressional Health Policy Fellow with the United States Senate. Resources from today's episode: Action Alert: Residency Funding and the Rebuild America's Health Care Schools Act of 2024 ASHP Medication Shortages Webpage Action Alert: Oppose Site Neutral Proposals ASHP 340B Resources ASHP/ACCP/VCU Congressional Fellow Program ASHP on PBMs Podcast Series: Federal Trade Commission's Report on PBMs Specialty Steering White Bagging and Site of Care Restrictions Connect with us on LinkedIn: Kyle Robb Anna Legreid Dopp Kate Gainer Iowa Pharmacy Association

The University of Illinois Springfield School of Politics and International Affairs and the Center for State Policy and Leadership hosted a panel discussion titled, “Foreign Affairs in the 2024 U.S. Election and Beyond,” which featured UIS professors Adriana Crocker and Ali Nizamuddin, along with assistant professors Brandon Bolte and Isabel Skinner from the School of Politics and International Affairs. AJ Simmons, research director for the UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership, moderated the event. The panel discussed the state of foreign affairs and how the U.S. might respond in the future during a second Trump presidency.

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, we welcome Peter Glessing, Medical Alley's Senior Director of Government Affairs & Communications, to discuss election results at both the state and federal level. Peter offers insights into how the evolving political landscape may impact Medical Alley Partners, the broader ecosystem, and key policy priorities. He discusses what these shifts could mean for the future of healthcare innovation and business growth in Minnesota.  Send us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a post-election edition of "Week in Edtech," featuring insights from Anna Edwards and Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors. ✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:16]

In this podcast, host Dr. Drumm McNaughton welcomes guest James R. Johnsen, the former President of the University of Alaska System, who is now a Vice President of Executive Search for Greenwood Asher & Associates. Johnsen discusses his new book, "Public University Systems: Leveraging Scale in Higher Education," which examines the importance of and challenges facing public university systems across the U.S. What higher ed leaders will gain from this podcast: Understanding Public University Systems in Higher Education Governance A comprehensive overview of public university systems, their prevalence, importance, and the challenges they face. The different types of systems – homogenous and heterogeneous – and how they are structured, governed, and operated. This knowledge will be valuable for leaders in understanding the landscape of higher education in the context of their institutions. Leveraging Scale for Efficiency and Impact Public university systems have a unique ability to leverage their scale to achieve political, social, and economic goals. Benefits include consolidation and collaboration in areas such as procurement, research administration, payroll, legal counsel, and accreditation. Leaders can identify and implement strategies to maximize efficiency and impact through system-level initiatives. Navigating Political Dynamics in University Systems Political dynamics shape public university systems significantly, with roles for governors, legislators, and boards in forming higher education policy and funding. Understanding this landscape and developing strategies for effective advocacy is essential. Change Management and Leading Transformational Change Higher education systems face challenges in implementing change due to bureaucratic structures. Effective change management requires a clear vision, strong leadership, and a culture that embraces experimentation and continuous improvement. Prioritizing Student Success and Addressing State Needs Aligning higher education with student and state needs is crucial. Leaders can prioritize student success by streamlining processes, improving transferability, and focusing on outcomes that benefit both individuals and society, ensuring institutions contribute to the state's economic and social well-being. How Public University Systems Work (Or Don't) 75% of American college students attend institutions within higher education systems. These systems aim to govern and coordinate public higher education within a state, yet effectiveness varies depending on structure, governance, and alignment with state goals. Structure and Governance Models in Public University Systems Public university systems vary in structure, affecting their governance and impact. Systems can be homogenous, like the University of California system, where institutions share similar missions, or heterogeneous, like the State University of New York system, which encompasses diverse missions. Governance models differ, with some states having a single board and others multiple boards with distinct responsibilities. For example, Florida has a Board of Governors for the entire system, while each university has its own Board of Trustees. Alignment and Collaboration for Higher Education Goals A key factor in system effectiveness is the alignment between state government, the system, and individual institutions. The governor's vision should guide the system board, which then aligns institutional goals. Without clear alignment, systems risk fragmentation, duplicated efforts, and resource competition. Recommendations for Improving Public University Systems Clarify Higher Purpose and Goals for System-Wide Alignment Systems should articulate a higher purpose and align with the state's vision for higher education. This alignment enhances decision-making, resource allocation, and collaboration. Strengthen Leadership and Governance Skills System leaders need skills to navigate political landscapes, foster collaboration among institutions, and drive strategic change. Professional development focused on system leadership is essential. Streamline Processes and Foster Collaboration in Higher Education Systems Systems should streamline processes, reduce redundancy, and foster collaboration. Standardizing data collection, developing common course numbering for transferability, and creating shared service centers are effective strategies. Promote Data-Driven Decision Making in University Systems Effective governance relies on consistent, reliable data. Systems should invest in data infrastructure and analytics to support evidence-based decisions on resource allocation, program development, and student success. Cultivate a Culture of Innovation and Experimentation in Higher Education Encouraging a culture of innovation across institutions includes providing seed funding for pilot projects, enabling faculty collaboration, and celebrating successful innovations. By addressing these challenges and implementing these recommendations, public university systems can fulfill their mission of providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education that meets the needs of students and the state. Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards These takeaways highlight the essential elements for effective leadership and governance within public university systems. Define a Higher Purpose Clarify the system's higher purpose. This purpose serves as a guiding principle for all decisions and actions, providing a shared understanding of the system's ultimate aim. It should transcend individual institutional interests and unite stakeholders around a common vision.  Align Goals and Plans Align state goals, state plans, system goals, system plans, and institutional goals and plans. This hierarchical alignment ensures that efforts at all levels are coordinated and contribute to the overall vision and purpose. This framework reinforces the importance of a cohesive system working towards shared objectives.  Develop Adaptive Leadership Develop adaptive leadership capabilities across the entire university, not just among those in leadership positions. Adaptive leadership involves fostering a culture where individuals at all levels are empowered to identify challenges, propose solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances. Read the full transcript at https://changinghighered.com/improving-public-university-systems-at-scale/ #HigherEducation #PublicUniversitySystems #ChangingHigherEd About Our Podcast Guest James R. Johnsen "I believe that success requires strong moral and ethical principles. As Vice President of Executive Search at Greenwood Asher & Associates, LLC, I aspire to live up to this notion by embracing change, building consensus, and establishing unity. Before joining GA&A, I served as a senior fellow at the National Association of System Heads (NASH). I helped develop a transformation agenda for public university systems and was the founding director of its Systems Center for State Policy. Well-versed in higher education planning and administration, I have written and presented research on higher-learning systems and taught graduate courses in negotiation. With a knack for evidence-based approaches to strategic planning, I'm passionate about finding innovative ways to solve critical pain points and attain organizational goals." Connect with Jim Johnsen on LinkedIn → About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is Principal Consultant and CEO of The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience. Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of both U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission. Connect with Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn →

Okay, if every local district is in the same bind, and taxpayers and schoolkids everywhere are being pitted against each other, then how do we get together and apply pressure on the state? I'm joined by two folks who've been organizing pressure campaigns and harnessing the kind of anger we're seeing in our community for a long time: the Wisconsin Public Education Network's Heather DuBois Bourenane and Jenni Hofschulte. Check out the network itself here. Here is the link to register for their 11/7 post-election debrief. And here is the link to register for their 12/14 Budget Action Planning event.

In Part 2 of Flanigan's Eco-Logic - Climate Resolve Series, Ted speaks with Enrique Huerta, Legislative Director at Climate Resolve. Enrique brings strong skills in policy analysis and collaboration-building to the organization, focusing on climate change, adaptation, and resilience to champion equitable climate solutions.He has an undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning and an advanced degree in Regenerative Studies from Cal Poly Pomona. Prior to joining Climate Resolve, Enrique helped pass several County measures and state propositions including Measures M, A and Proposition 68. Enrique also brings a wealth of experience advocating for historically marginalized communities through his work as a community green space organizer. He gained useful analytic tools assessing the interplay between local, regional and state policy while working as a city planner for the City of South Gate. As the Legislative Director at Climate Resolve, Enrique forms strategic partnerships with other statewide organizations, cultivating relationships to move legislation. He is a master of building collaborations, doing the work on the ground, knocking on legislators' doors, often with parties who have different agendae, bringing in potential coalition partners to the state capitol to advocate on behalf of extreme heat and the need to adapt to this rising threat.He and Ted discuss Climate Resolve's extreme heat bill, which is one of the few that actually looks to help marginalized communities adapt today and focuses on societal fixes. Enrique shares how his experience of community organizing opened his eyes to the resilience that lots of these communities have, and how community cohesion is already in place - and often women led. 

To meet the nation's rising demand for electricity, we need to build a lot of power generation, and fast, and keep what we have. What's the best way to get there? What policies and market foundations can best incentivize the investment and enable the buildout needed while mitigating costs and keeping the grid reliable? In part 2 of the final episode of our four-part series exploring the challenge and opportunity presented by rising power demand, we interview competitive power experts and executives from Alpha Generation, Calpine Corporation, and LS Power.See Calpine's press release on expansion of generation development efforts in the PJM region.Liked this episode? Share it on X @EPSANews or LinkedIn at Electric Power Supply Association. Want more competitive power updates? Sign up for our monthly Power Moves newsletter.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Katie Daniel, State Policy Director, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, talks about Missouri Amendment 3 regarding abortions | Getting your name removed from the petition https://sbaprolife.org/  https://mostandswithwomen.org/  https://twitter.com/KatieGlenn_   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Katie Daniel, State Policy Director, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, talks about Missouri Amendment 3 regarding abortions | Getting your name removed from the petition https://sbaprolife.org/  https://mostandswithwomen.org/  https://twitter.com/KatieGlenn_   https://newstalkstl.com/  FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS  RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To meet the nation's rising demand for electricity, we need to build a lot of power generation, and fast, and keep what we have. What's the best way to get there? What policies and market foundations can best incentivize the investment and enable the buildout needed while mitigating costs and keeping the grid reliable? In part 1 of the final episode of our four-part series exploring the challenge and opportunity presented by rising power demand, we interview state and national policy leaders Texas Representative August Pfluger and Arizona Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson.Liked this episode? Share it on X @EPSANews or LinkedIn at Electric Power Supply Association. Want more competitive power updates? Sign up for our monthly Power Moves newsletter.

Did you know that the rate of new HIV infections among Black women is 10 times that of white women and four times that of Latina women. Why is this the case? Thanks to HealthyWomen with support from Merck, we're having an essential conversation about HIV and how we must protect ourselves from contracting the virus. OUr guest this week Dr. Ada Stewart breaks down all the facts plus ways that people are now living longer with HIV.You don't want to miss this conversation!Listen and learn:How HIV diagnosis and treatment has changed over the past few decadesThe rumors abouht HIV that are completely false - and the truths we all need to knowProtection and the information we need to share with our girlfriendsHow we must advocate with our health care providers to ensure we're getting testedListen now and share your iTunes review with us!Follow now

Got questions about the clean fuels industry? We've got answers! In this special mailbag episode, Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels, and Heather Buechter, Director of Communications, tackle your biggest questions: Does biodiesel void vehicle warranties? How does the LCFS in California impact the Midwest? What is Clean Fuels doing to reduce the Carbon Intensity (CI) score for soybeans? Tune in as we share industry insights and answer your questions with our experts.For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America. To suggest topics or guests for a future episode, email us at podcasts@CleanFuels.org.

In today's Morning Rundown, we explore how a simple birthday party at Velvet Acres Gardens blossomed into a beloved annual car show tradition, drawing car enthusiasts from across the county. We'll also discuss Washington's potential shift in policy regarding lifetime supervision for high-risk sex offenders—a topic that could impact communities across the state. Elizabeth New Hovde from the Washington Policy Center offers a compelling opinion on the increasing costs of taxpayer-financed health care, highlighting its effects on Washington residents. Plus, hear the heroic story of a bystander who prevented a child abduction at a Vancouver park. Stay informed and connected with Clark County Today—your trusted source for local news. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/ #ClarkCountyWa #LocalNews #CarShow #VelvetAcresGardens #PolicyChange #Healthcare #CommunitySafety #VancouverWa #WashingtonNews #VelvetAcresGardens #CarShow #WashingtonPolicy #HealthCareCosts #ClarkCountyNews #WAState #CCTMorningRundown #ClarkCountyToday

Anne Marie's bike trip to Universal Studios, Taylor's mountain trip, and Bikelash news. An unhinged speaker's threat to harass cyclists at a Glendale, Ca. City Council meeting could be used against him in court, say attorney Jim Pocrass and Kirsten Bladh, Streets For All's Associate Director of State Policy, who posted the tweet that named the hater. 16:02 A report by Circulate San Diego finds that the California Coastal Commission opposes bike lanes to the beach and affordable housing. It's their idea of “access,” says Colin Parent, Executive Director of Circulate San Diego. 29:06 “What the Heck Is Going on with the State E-bike Incentive Program?” asks California Streetsblog Editor Melanie Curry. 40:45 Stacey's Bike Thought 55:53

Jesse MacLaughlin the State Policy and Advocacy Director at Reason for Hope, a national suicide prevention non-profit. He's also a former Republican state representative, elected at just 24 years old. Jesse shares his journey from being a "tough on drugs" advocate to having his own experience with psychedelics that began his journey of healing from depression, and what triggered his passion to make experiences like his accessible to other people who are suffering. He also shares some of the risks, as well as what he hopes the world looks like in 20 years related to psychedelic therapy.  

Hosts Joe and Eric chat with Jonathan Wolfson about his policymaking career, focusing on deregulation and workforce development at the Labor Department. They discuss government decision-making challenges and the Cicero Institute's entrepreneurial policy solutions. One notable proposal addresses the U.S. doctor shortage by allowing foreign-trained doctors to obtain provisional licenses, a policy now implemented in several states. Chapters 07:22 Jonathan Wolfson's Career in Policymaking 18:19 The Wide Range of Issues Covered by the Labor Department 22:34 The Philosophical Approach of the Labor Department 25:04 Why Government Often Makes the Wrong Decisions 27:47 Working in State Policy 30:41 State Policy as a Model for Federal Policy 34:11 Policy Areas of Focus 36:02 Addressing the Shortage of Doctors 39:31 Factors Contributing to the Doctor Shortage 47:39 Potential Solutions for Increasing Access to Healthcare 51:39 Importing Foreign-Trained Physicians

Israel's lawmakers have officially rejected the establishment of a Palestinian state, ending hope for Joe Biden that one of his main foreign policies could come to fruition. Under the proposed agreement, the US would grant Saudi Arabia a security pact and assistance in building a civil nuclear reactor, and in return the Saudis would establish relations with Israel. But the condition of that was an Israeli commitment to a Palestinian state. In today's World in 10, the Times' Middles East correspondent, Samer al-Atrush, analyses what this means for Biden, Israel and the war effort.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maggie Davis, ASTHO Director of State Health Policy, explains why some states had difficulty getting access to new immunization products; the newly announced implementation centers wouldn't be possible without key partners; Dr. Manisha Juthani, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, tells us about Connecticut's recent adoption of the FDA Food Code; an ASTHO webinar allows you to hear from leaders at ASTHO and the CDC about how to properly communicate with policymakers; and an ASTHO brief examines how Puerto Rico strengthened its grant management functions. ASTHO Blog Article: State Policies Impact Access to New Immunization Products ASTHO News Release: Public Health Infrastructure Partners Launch National Implementation Center Program to Support Data Modernization  Public Health Review Podcast: Improving Retail Food Safety with the FDA Food Code ASTHO Webinar: Disease Forecasting Learning Series - Communicating with Policymakers ASTHO Report: A Framework for Linking PRAMS with Administrative Data  

This is the second of two episodes dedicated to Asembia’s AXS24 Summit, where we were honored to be a media partner. In this episode, we learn from Sarah Butler, Chief Commercial Officer of ADVI Health and Lindsay Greenleaf, JD, MBA, Head of Federal and State Policy for ADVI Health how the 2024 election will impact patient access and affordability. Umar Afridi, Founder and CEO of Foundation Health, summarizes his session, From Opaque to Transparent: Transforming the Way We Pay for Drugs. Finally, we get a few minutes with Joe Boswell, the President of ACCESS Forum, leading an effort to create a network for market access professionals. ADVI:Sarah Butler (Chief Commercial Officer)Lindsey Greenleaf (Consulting and Government Affairs Head)R&DInflation Reduction ActNCCN CompendiaPart DCMSPharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)Part BFTC and Office of Inspector General (IG)FTC's Section 6B studyFoundation Health:Umar Afridi, Founder and CEOSession: "From Opaque to Transparent: Transforming the Way We Pay for Drugs."Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)TruepillAPI platformsInternational Access Professional Society:Joe Boswell. PresidentGenMAVAsembia

The first UIS/UI Policy Summit features a session with Sen. Doris Turner, Rep. Mike Coffey, First Assistant Deputy Governor Ryan Croke. and UIS Professor Beverly Bunch. This session is moderated by NPR Illinois Managing Editor Sean Crawford.

As a crisis continues on the U.S. Southern Border, Oklahoma lawmakers are among counterparts from about a dozen states taking things into their own hands. For StateImpact, Lionel Ramos reports on their efforts and the backlash they face from immigrant communities.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

The UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership, the Institute of Government and Public Affairs and the Illinois Innovation Network are co-hosting two days of presentations, discussion and networking around policy and social innovation. Interim director of the U of I Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) David Merriman, Associate Vice President at the University of Illinois System Jeannette Tamayo, and Executive Director for the Center for State Policy and Leadership at UIS Molly Lamb spoke to Community Voices about the many offerings during the two days.To register visit: https://appserv7.admin.uillinois.edu/FormBuilderSurvey/Survey/center_for_state_policy_and_leadership/conferences/cspl_events_april2024/Survey

United Way Worldwide Senior Director of State Policy and Advocacy, often asks United Way advocates "to find the person in each of the representatives" they meet and set aside partisan differences. It's key, she said, to removing the invisible walls trapping the community members United Way strives to serve. On this episode of the Freedom To Rise podcast, we talk about advocacy and how United Way Worldwide's efforts in Washington, D.C., may impact folks right here on the Suncoast. Listen up.

Zahid Hussain comes on for an explosive episode of The Pakistan Experience on the history of militancy in Pakistan. On this episode, Zahid Hussain talks about TTP 2.0, Afghanistan, Kashmir, the 1980s, Benazir Bhutto, Hamid Gul, Musharraf, Lal Masjid, Baloch Insurgency, 9th May and more. Zahid Hussain is an award-winning journalist and writer. He is a correspondent for The Times of London and The Wall Street Journal. He also has covered Pakistan and Afghanistan for several other international publications, including Newsweek, the Associated Press and The Economist. Hussain has authored two books: Frontline Pakistan: The struggle with militant Islam (2007) and The scorpion's Tail: The relentless rise of Islamic militants in Pakistan (2010). The books have won widespread acclaim as seminal texts on the subject. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:15 TTP 2.0, Militancy and Afghan Policy 8:30 History of Militant Policy in Pakistan and Kashmir 14:00 ISI and the 1980s 17:49 Pakistan as a Frontline State 20:30 Benazir Bhutto's policy on militancy and her assassination's 28:30 Musharraf and Zia-ul-Haq 34:30 Lal Masjid, State Patronage and Legacy 43:00 Musharraf, Bugti and Baloch Insurgency 56:30 State Policy, Doctrines and 9th May 1:05:32 Audience Questions

A recently released report examines how states are approaching reforms to telehealth laws – from allowing access to specialists across borders to creating more flexibility for innovation.  On today's installment of the Connected Nation podcast, we'll talk with one of the co-authors of the research project – which provides a report card of sorts on how states are doing. Find out if your state is among the top performers – or the lowest. Recommended Links:The Cicero Institute WebsiteAgenda ReportData ReportJosh Profile

Reform precedes revolution and in the words of John Adams the only true revolution is that which occurs in the minds of the people. Similarly in the words of the first prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru, just as revolution occurs in the mind so does peace as demonstrated by his declaration that, “Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.” In the words of the Buddha our own internal state reflects the external world: “The mind is everything.” Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar relates this principal as the basis for transforming the world through social democracy when he declared in reference to the constitution that, “However good a Constitution may be, if those who are implementing it are not good, it will prove to be bad. However bad a Constitution may be, if those implementing it are good, it will prove to be good.” Progress only happens when we recognize we can only transform the world not only through an understanding of history, but also by the awareness of the mutual struggle we all undergo that happens not only through the struggle to reinvent individual liberty through every generation, but also by the notion that the arbiters of justice in every era are responsible for upholding constitutional liberties. It is through the individual agency of ordinary citizens who understand that responsibility means in the words of the 44th president of the United States of America Barack Obama, “Justice grows out of recognition of ourselves in each other… that my liberty depends on you being free, too… that history can't be a sword to justify injustice or a shield against progress… but must be a manual for how to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.”            There are several key truths to recognize for the preservation of any democratic society: Democracy is reborn in every generation, and this has yet to happen in India, the key to social reform, which leads to revolution, is radical social democracy as described by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, there must be human rights literature to educate people so they are “people alert enough not to constitute masses,” and finally social democracy transcends political parties as my cousins describe in this podcast.Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar was the chairman of the constitution's drafting committee. At this position, he had argued for safeguards for Dalits in the constitution. Consequently, article 14 (equality), article 15 (non-discrimination), article 17 (no untouchability) were included in the constitution of India. He has supported the uniform civil code which was included in the Directive Principles of State Policy.Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and President Barack Obama, through both their advocacy for theoretical education for the upliftment of the normally marginalized as well as practical advocacy, stands as a testament to the lesson that judicial oversight must be accompanied by public pressure to truly force vested political interests, tied to money in politics, to implement social democratic reform. Though they were at odds, Dr. Ambedkar must have observed this principle both through his political organizing of both the labor class and Dalits, as seen through his development of two political parties for these groups, but also his close observation of Mahatma Gandhi's civil disobedience or active nonviolent movement. President Obama not only learned this principle from the Civil Rights Movement through such figures as Bayard Rustin, who was the principal organizer and active nonviolent strategist for the 1963 March on Washington, but he also applied this principle through the first truly organized social media Presidential campaign in history in 2008 that eventually led to the establishment of Universal health care reform.

A few weeks ago, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created in the IVF process had the same rights as children. The ruling was a warning of just how far the anti-abortion might go. Abdul reflects on the hypocrisy at the core of the ruling. Then he sits down with Elisabeth Smith, Director for State Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Reproductive Rights to discuss the broader implications of the ruling and what it means for people in Alabama and beyond.

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Joe Evertt, Shelby County Farm Bureau, Steve Wickersham, Marion County Farm Bureau, and Evan Callicoat, Director of State Policy for Ohio Farm Bureau about Ag Day at the Capital. They talk about why the event is important for Ohio Agriculture and what it means for Ohio Farm Bureau.      More in this week's podcast:    GrowNextGen: Teachers Erin Molden and Jennifer Foudray talks with Dale about the impact GrowNextGen has within their classrooms.  Scott Higgins, American Dairy Association Mideast: Ohio Dairy Producers Association is holding their annual meeting soon, and Dale catches up with Scott to talk all things Ohio Dairy. Max Miller, Congressman: Dusty talks with Max about his recent award of being named the Guardian of Ohio Corn and Wheat Award. He also talks about being a champion for Ohio agriculture   Additional Segment: Matt talks about not wishing away winter.    Intro 0:00 GrowNextGen 2:39 Scott Higgins 21:46 Congressman Max Miller 26:38 Back to Main Conversation 37:51 Additional Segment with Matt 54:23

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission has released its first state public policy agenda, which examines upcoming pieces of state legislation that are noteworthy. The Alabama Supreme Court ruled last week that frozen embryos are “children” for the purposes of a wrongful death lawsuit. The decision reverses two lower court rulings. And, shadow Christians can feel unimportant and believe their contributions don't matter, since they and their efforts reside behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.

A Washington bill would require a convicted sex offender be among the members of the State Sex Offender Policy Board, which would also be renamed “Sex Offense Policy Board.” House Bill 2177 sponsored by Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, would also require a victim of a sex offense serve in an effort to “diversify” the number of backgrounds represented on the board. While supporters maintain that it will allow greater representation in crafting policies for the conviction and release of sex offenders, some critics say it strays from the board's original purpose of allowing neutral voices to make recommendations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/washington-in-focus/support

In this episode of Highest Aspirations, we're discussing dual language programs: what key features make them successful, how we make them more equitable, the steps we can take to further progress in the dual language movement, and much more. For this conversation, we're interviewing Conor Williams, a senior fellow at The Century Foundation, where he writes about education, immigration, early education, school choice, and work-life balance challenges for American families. He is an expert on American educational inequity, English learner students, dual immersion programs, urban education reform, and the history of progressivism. He was previously a senior researcher in New America's Education Policy Program, a senior researcher in its Early Education Initiative, and the founding director of its Dual Language Learners National Work Group. He has taught postsecondary courses at Georgetown University, George Washington University, and American University. He is a member of the Children's Equity Project and the National Conference of State Legislatures' State Policy and Research for Early Education (SPREE) Working Group. Williams is a regular columnist at the 74 Million. His work has also been published by the New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, Washington Post, The New Republic, Dissent, Commonweal, The Daily Beast, Vox, Talking Points Memo, and elsewhere. Williams holds a PhD and MA in government from Georgetown University, an MS in teaching from Pace University, and a BA in government and Spanish from Bowdoin College. Before beginning his doctoral research, he taught first grade in Brooklyn, New York. Williams attended public schools for his K–12 education, and has two children enrolled in a public elementary school in Washington, D.C. We hope you enjoy the conversation - and invite you to find additional episode takeaways and resources on our EL blog. You can download the full episode transcript here and access the report referenced throughout the interview here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highest-aspirations/message

Author Matthew Parbst discusses the article, "The Effect of Welfare State Policy Spending on the Equalization of Socioeconomic Status Disparities in Mental Health" published in the September 2023 issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.

Joanne McClure, ASTHO Senior Analyst for State Policy, explains an ASTHO webpage that tracks legislation to authorize overdose centers in some states; Dr. Laura Chisolm, Section Manager for Injury and Violence Prevention with the Oregon Health Authority, outlines her state's response to the overdose crisis; an ASTHO webinar will help participants address barriers to treatment that have a negative impact on pregnant people with substance use disorder; and a tranquilizer used by veterinarians is making its way into the drug supply. ASTHO Webpage: ASTHO's Public Health Legal Mapping Center Oregon Health Authority Webpage: Reducing Opioid Overdose and Misuse ASTHO Blog Article: Xylazine – What Health Agencies Need to Know ASTHO Webinar: Advancing Perinatal Substance Use Policy with People with Lived Experience  

Did you know that food is at the core of health and wellness as well as national and international security? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Laurie Beyranevand, JD, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at the Vermont Law and Graduate School, South Royalton, VT. Beyranevand discusses food law and policy, plus several of the Center's reports, including “The State of Prison Food in New England: A Survey of Federal and State Policy” and “Exposed and At Risk: Opportunities to Strengthen Enforcement of Pesticide Regulations for Farmworker Safety .”Related website:  “Hunger as a Weapon” – Global & National Security Institute:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skeMCnQwMPY Reports: https://www.vermontlaw.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/center-for-agriculture-and-food-systems/reports Labels Unwrapped: https://labelsunwrapped.org/ 

Widespread access to preventive screening mammography, without cost sharing, is available to millions of women as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Unfortunately, some individuals at a higher risk of breast cancer or those requiring follow-up imaging due to an abnormal mammogram result face hundreds to thousands of dollars in patient cost sharing. Susan G. Komen is committed to championing legislation that addresses this disparity in health insurance coverage to ensure all cancer patients have fair and equitable access to breast imaging that may save their lives. Here today to discuss Komen's public policy efforts at the state level are California State Senator Anthony Portantino and Rebecca Birch, Komen's Director of State Policy & Advocacy.

On this episode of Independent Rx Forum, Jack Mozloom from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is joined by Joel Kurzman and Belawoe Akwakoku from the State Government Affairs Program at NCPA. They discuss how pharmacists can advocate for policy changes at the state level. For more information about NCPA membership or the NCPA Annual Convention, please visit www.ncpa.org.

Summer is usually a break for those in policy and politics, however, this week's guests are staying busy with the state budget. Hosts of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Dusty Sonnenberg and Joel Penhorwood, discuss the recently passed state operating budget and the House Agriculture Committee. They're joined by podcast guest, Director of State Policy for Ohio Farm Bureau, Evan Callicoat. The conversation will cover how agriculture is benefiting from lines in the state budget, improvements to H2Ohio Water Initiative, and what it takes to implement new Ohio funding. Dusty sits down with Representative Rodney Creech, Chair of the House Agriculture & Conversation Committee, to hear his thoughts on the recently passed legislation and the goals of his leadership in agriculture. He brings a unique perspective as a Preble County farmer, landscape business owner, and legislator for Ohio. Dale hears updates from Homan Inc. with Dale Everman about everything agriculture solutions. From grain handling, manure management, and livestock handling, Dale has been tracking down the newest technology trends relevant to agriculture.   0:00 – Intro and opening discussion 3:16 – Representative Rodney Creech 11:26 – Dale Everman with Homan Inc. 22:46 – State Budget with Evan Callicoat

Chinese cyberespionage campaign against European governments. The Port of Nagoya closes over ransomware attack. BlackCat and SEO poisoning. LockBit seeks to extort a semiconductor manufacturer. Professionals in the cyber underworld. CISA issued a DDoS alert for US companies and government agencies. Microsoft debunks claims of data theft by Anonymous Sudan. Matt O'Neill from the US Secret Service speaks with Dave Bittner about sextortion. Rick Howard sits down with Michael Fuller of AWS to talk about the kill chain. And Avast releases a free decryptor for Akira. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/126 Selected reading. Chinese Threat Actors Targeting Europe in SmugX Campaign - Check Point Research (Check Point Research) Hackers target European government entities in SmugX campaign (BleepingComputer) Chinese hackers target European embassies with HTML smuggling technique (Record) Japan's largest port stops operations after ransomware attack (BleepingComputer)  BlackCat ransomware pushes Cobalt Strike via WinSCP search ads (BleepingComputer) BlackCat Operators Distributing Ransomware Disguised as WinSCP via Malvertising (The Hacker News) TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant (SecurityWeek) TSMC confirms data breach after LockBit cyberattack on third-party supplier (TechCrunch) Taiwan Semiconductor Denies LockBit's $70M Hack Claim (Bank Info Security) Semiconductor giant says IT supplier was attacked; LockBit makes related claims (Record) DoS and DDoS Attacks against Multiple Sectors (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA) CISA issues DDoS warning after attacks hit multiple US orgs (BleepingComputer) Microsoft denies data breach, theft of 30 million customer accounts (BleepingComputer) Microsoft Denies Major 30 Million Customer-Breach (Infosecurity Magazine) Decrypted: Akira Ransomware (Avast Threat Labs)

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Full Text: Earlier this month, Oregon lifted its mask mandate for hospitals and other health care facilities. For many, it's one of the last steps indicating the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. But, it's also a reminder that one state policy caused so much damage during the pandemic. That policy is Oregon's “Certificate of Need” laws. If a health care provider wants to open a new facility or significantly expand an existing facility, the provider must get permission from the state and demonstrate that there is a need for more facilities. As part of the process, competing providers can weigh in and provide evidence that current capacity is sufficient. This imposes a huge roadblock to expanding health care services in the state. As governor, Kate Brown imposed one of the most stringent and long-lasting lockdowns of any state. She stated time after time that these lockdowns were necessary to avoid overwhelming the state's limited supply of hospital beds.  Oregon has the lowest number of hospital beds per capita in the country. There was a real risk that hospitals would be overwhelmed. That's because our Certificate of Need laws stifled the construction of new hospital beds.  Now that this pandemic is over, we should begin preparing for the next one by repealing Oregon's Certificate of Need laws so we can have enough hospital beds to avoid future long-running lockdowns. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeewithcascade/message

Arizona is one of the nation's newest swing states — and one of the most competitive. President Joe Biden's 2020 win in Arizona had the smallest margin of any state in the country. Arizona is working on its fourth straight cycle with a competitive Senate race, which could be a three-way contest next year. U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema left the Democratic Party to register as an independent earlier this year, and the No Labels and Forward parties are raising their profiles across the state. Tech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang was in Phoenix last weekend to promote his Forward Party, just days after the No Labels Party qualified as a new political party in this state. Third parties are nothing new to Arizona or U.S. politics. But they are often viewed as spoilers by both Democrats and Republicans.  This week on The Gaggle, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl are joined by AJ Simmons. He is the research director at the Center for State Policy and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Springfield, and an Arizona native. He joined the show to discuss the effects of third parties and different voting processes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are getting crushed even in the red states on green energy and central bank digital currency. The bad guys are prepared and never miss a beat. They are even pushing driver's licenses for illegal aliens in red states. Where is our team? Either promoting talking points, following slavishly after Trump, or grifting. I demonstrate from the recent fight over South Dakota's bill precluding Bitcoin from being considered money that when you actually pressure red-state governors, you can get results. Also, I offer a preview of the Trump vs. DeSantis matchup by introducing a theme of based populism rooted in substance and definitive outcomes vs. populism as an end to itself, which ironically, lands in the same place as progressive populism and oligarchy. Trump's supporters are increasingly moving in the direction of the latter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jeremy explores The ALS Association's expanded efforts to advocate for better public policies in states throughout the country to help make ALS livable for everyone, everywhere. He is joined by Kara Nett Hinkley, National Vice President of State Policy for The ALS Association. Learn more about state advocacy efforts at https://www.als.org/advocacy/state-policy-advocacyFor more information about the public policy priorities go to https://www.als.org/our-priorities/state-public-policy-priorities Read up on the fight to pass the Genetic Testing Protection Act in Maryland at https://www.als.org/stories-news/als-association-leaders-press-md-lawmakers-pass-genetic-testing-protection-actThis episode is brought to you by The ALS Association in partnership with CitizenRacecar.

The Cato Institute is pleased to welcome Iowa governor Kim Reynolds this Friday, February 10, from 11 AM–noon for a panel discussion with Chris Edwards, Kilts Family Chair in Fiscal Studies and primary author of the Fiscal Policy Report Card on America's Governors, and Neal McCluskey, the director of Cato's Center for Educational Freedom.Governor Reynolds received the highest score on the Report Card in 2022. She has been a lean budgeter and dedicated tax reformer since entering office in 2017. She slashed the Iowa corporate income tax from 9.8 percent to 5.5 percent, and she transformed the individual income tax from a nine‐​bracket system with a top rate of 8.98 percent to a 3.9 percent flat tax.Edwards and the governor will cover the importance of tax reform in today's competitive economy and the challenges of restraining spending, and balancing an annual state budget. McCluskey and the governor will discuss education policy and school choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's podcast Matt and Joel visit with Evan Callicoat, Director of State Policy with Ohio Farm Bureau. He talks about the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program, and what his goals are for the new assembly. Matt talks with Brian Baldridge, ODA Director, about his agriculture background and his objectives as director. Raegan Felder, leadership chair for OSU's Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, to talk about their upcoming night for young professionals. Lastly, Dale talks with Chris Brown of Glandorf Schools and Leah LaCrosse of Huron City Schools who recently attended a GrowNextGen event. All this and more on this week's podcast!   00:00 Intro and OCJ/OAN Staff Update 06:25 Brian Baldridge - ODA Director 12:50 Raegan Feldner – ACT 17:05 GrowNextGen 42:07 Back with Evan     

The new Israeli government coalition, which aligns with ultra-Orthodox and right-wing extremist parties, is poised to affect major changes on Israeli society, including limiting the Law of Return, delegitimizing non-Orthodox Judaism, and limiting LGBTQ rights. These moves are disturbing on their face, and they also threaten to further alienate Israel from Jews in North America. Will the government's policies undermine Jewish peoplehood within and beyond its borders? Tani Frank, director of the Hartman Institute's Center for Judaism and State Policy, joins Yehuda Kurtzer for a discussion about the place of liberal values and liberal Judaism in Israel and ways that we can affect change in this political environment.

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